The Frutivale Public Market was recently redeveloped due to lapses made by developers and local government who originally decided not to include community input when planning the original design. The current incarnation seems somewhat empty and fledgling, apparently due to the weak status of the economy during the market’s beginnings. When I stepped off the [...]Read More »

What: A permanent market on the Amazon River with over 2000 tents. Why it Works: An amazing market by the Amazon River. The market has more than 2000 tents. It is a historical site, and was recently renewed. Located in the city center, the market is densely occupied with friendly people and local products. The [...]Read More »

The Broadway Market, an historic indoor market that once served as a primary destination for shopping, now sits nearly empty for most of the year. It’s easy to see why. Surrounded by urban prairie and one of the highest crime rates in the country, a visit to the market is not necessarily an enticing trip. [...]Read More »

The Gothic architecture provides a beautiful backdrop for the vendors at the Arts Centre What: An arts district rich in Gothic architecture featuring theaters, cinemas, galleries, crafts shops, cafes and weekend markets. Why it Works: The Centre is a vibrant venue for a huge range of New Zealand made art and crafts, shopping, education and [...]Read More »